2027 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2027 Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota Prius
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · Electric motor (208 kW) · Single-speed · 111 MPGe · 316 mi
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2027 Tesla Model 3 (111 MPGe) costs about $815 a year to fuel and the 2027 Toyota Prius (55 MPG) about $845.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Tesla Model 3
- Toyota Prius
Side by side
| Tesla Model 3 | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| $815 | Your annual fuel cost | $845 |
| 111 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 55 MPG |
| 117 MPGe | City | 59 MPG |
| 106 MPGe | Highway | 50 MPG |
| 30.2 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 316 mi | Driving range | — |
| 97 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 24 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 148 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| 12 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (208 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Tesla Model 3 vs Toyota Prius across model years
- Tesla Model 3
- Toyota Prius
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Tesla Model 3 has more passenger space (97 vs. 91 cu ft); the Toyota Prius has more cargo space (24 vs. 15 cu ft).
Among 12 2027 midsize cars, the Tesla Model 3 ranks 1st and the Toyota Prius 2nd for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Tesla Model 3 is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Toyota Prius; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 Tesla Model 3 or the 2027 Toyota Prius?
Measured by cost to drive, the Tesla Model 3. The Tesla Model 3 is rated 111 MPGe combined and the Toyota Prius 55 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Tesla Model 3 vs. the Toyota Prius per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $815 for the Tesla Model 3 and $845 for the Toyota Prius.
Which has more cargo space?
The Toyota Prius, with 24 cu ft of luggage volume versus 15 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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